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Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Independence Square

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Experience the best of Panama at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo, where colonial charm meets modern luxury. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa day, then enjoy a meal at one of 3 on-site restaurants or relax with a drink by the outdoor pool.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • 5 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY2,099
CNY2,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Why we love this property

Pure relaxation awaits
The full-service spa offers massage, body scrubs, facials, and beauty treatments. A steam room and 24-hour gym enhance this tranquil garden retreat.
Belle Epoque beauty
Set in a historical district, this hotel boasts stunning Belle Epoque architecture. The garden and rooftop terrace offer scenic spots to relax.
Dining extravaganza
Culinary adventures await at 3 restaurants and a stylish bar. Morning buffet breakfast and in-room champagne service add luxurious touches for intimate dining.

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room Deluxe

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Premium

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Junior

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Park view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room -5 guests-

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite -5 guests- Junior

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room Presidential

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Independence Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 28 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 14 min drive
  • Estación Lotería - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Exilio Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaandela - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snack Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Athanasiou - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and La Central, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 135 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 10.70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2208 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1874
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

La Central - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 15.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 10.70 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Central Hotel Panamae
Central Hotel Panama City
Central Panama City
Central Hotel Panama
Central Panama

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 10.70 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (7-min drive) and Bingo 90 (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo also has a 24-hour fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo like?

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo is a short 12-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 14 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers a variety of excellent dining options with good food and attentive staff. (23 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool offered a beautiful view and was a lovely place to swim. (14 reviews)
  • The gym at this property is well-equipped and excellent. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, and a perfect location on the square
Dallas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff. Access to a gym and rooftop pool.
Beth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great central location and very attentive front desk.
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Location and classy hotel!
Rejean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

spotless but small room, good service and good food. stayed by the pool each day, also the days we did not stay at this hotel
Mads Erik, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stood here for two nights before embarking on a cruise out of Panama. This was a great location in Casco Viejo. It was centrally located. The hotel is quite nice in the staff are excellent. The room accommodations were very clean and spacious. They also have a pool on the top deck with great views. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Olga Marlen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything is wonderful
Sabrina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location beautiful facility very kind personnel
MARIOS, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

great breakfast
Una, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good jndeed
lorna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kid friendly, very fast valet, helpful staff, good breakfast, nice bathrooms
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful hotel with helpful staff. Very good dining options.
Joseph, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Top Location. Staff friendly, with a smile but useless. WIFI and cell phone signals in our room inexistent. I asked 3 times for a solution. Staff always confirmed, but never took any action. For a hotel in this price category, not acceptable.
Urs, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the location and the restaurant inside the hotel was phenomenal.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is so beautiful, the people are very friendly and helpful!
MARY VIBETH ABAN SAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This Hotel is beautiful and the service is outstanding.
KARLA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This Hotel is amazing! From the greetings at check in to the good bye at check out the staff were very attentive and amazing. The hotel has 4 restaurants each one with a different theme and food selection; we tried all and the food, prices, and staff were beyond of amazing. Hotel is in the center of Casco Viejo, very close to all attractions. Thank you the staff and I will definitely will recommend.
Joel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, clean, pretty , located right in the middle of Old Panama. Great experience. Staff more than friendly
Francisco Manuel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelent hotel

Excelent hotel
Luiz Fernando, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful hotel for any type of stay

Great hotel in the middle of Casco Viejo. Beautiful hotel with very nice staff. Really close to a lot of things to visit and/or eat at. Highly recommend the breakfast buffet.
Sebastian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
Sean Derick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The service was excellent, the staff very friendly and attentive at all times. The food was varied. The hotel was very clean. Highly recommended!!!
Ana Gonzalez, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautiful and in perfect location. On site staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Olga, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Service was rather poor. Hotel staff, particularly the front desk was unhelpful. The location in casco viejo is great, but there are alternatives with better service.
Juan, 1-night trip